Water was a topical focal point for Tukituki candidates at last night's Forest and Bird Hastings- Havelock North branch meeting.
Labour's candidate Anna Lorck said when she spoke prior to the election back in 2014 at Forest and Bird's Candidate Forum water didn't even come up.
"Everywhere I go, everyone I talk to water is on the top of everyone's mind. Fair to say there are thousands buying water to drink and there is a continuous stream of people filling up water at the pumps."
"It is birthright of every single New Zealander to have safe water and it is a birthright to be able to swim in a clean river."
Joining Ms Lorck in the hot seat was National Tukituki candidate Lawrence Yule, Tukituki Greens candidate Chris Perley and Tukituki Democrats for Social Credit candidate Dick Ryan.